Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016Social media users are actively recalling 2016, comparing past prices, city events, and personal experiences with the present day.
Vladivostok through a newcomer's eyes: Blogger's emotional critiqueA blogger from St. Petersburg has sharply criticized Vladivostok's urban environment, services, and quality of life, admitting she was "shocked" by the reality in the Far East after moving from Russia's northern capital.
Former Stripper's Trading School Leaves Chelyabinsk Investors BrokeInvestors from Chelyabinsk have accused Dmitry Chugunov, a former stripper turned trading coach, of losing their life savings. The trader, now based in Montenegro, claims he was also deceived and lost control of the operations.
Kuibyshevsky District to See More Development Near UshakovkaOn January 22, the Irkutsk city administration released a comprehensive development project for a 4.22-hectare site near the Ushakovka River, planning to construct buildings of nine stories or more.
Vladivostok Captured in Pantone's 2026 Color Cloud DancerThe Pantone Color Institute has named Cloud Dancer, a pure white symbolizing new beginnings, as the 2026 Color of the Year, with a photographer capturing its essence in Vladivostok.
Luminous Object in Sky Resembles Television TowerA luminous object resembling a television tower was spotted in the sky over St. Petersburg. Experts suggest it could be an upper mirage resulting from air temperature variations.
Governor Chibis: Power to be restored by middayWork is ongoing to restore electricity in Murmansk and several settlements in the Murmansk region after a blackout. The emergency response team reports that Maloye Safonovo and Roslyakovo have been reconnected.
ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks ProtestsOn January 24, a U.S. immigration officer shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, an incident that sparked new protests and clashes with police.
X5 Group Comments on Police Raids at Perekryostok StoresX5 Retail Group said on January 24 that its Perekryostok distribution center is functioning normally despite widespread police checks at the supermarket chain's outlets.
Murmansk woman finds romance in candlelit blackoutA Murmansk resident shared her experience of an evening without electricity, describing it as both romantic and slightly frightening during ongoing power outages.
13 heating centers in Murmansk open until midnightCity head Ivan Lebedev announced that 13 heating centers will operate until midnight, with one at the 'Sudoremontnik' House of Culture running 24/7, as the region deals with electricity disruptions.
